Coronavirus: Loved one working at or in prison or jail? Take survey.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has reported one staff member at Dayton Correctional Institution has tested positive for COVID-19. CHUCK HAMLIN / STAFF

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has reported one staff member at Dayton Correctional Institution has tested positive for COVID-19. CHUCK HAMLIN / STAFF

The Dayton Daily News is examining how coronavirus is impacting correctional facilities where staff and offenders are often in close quarters.

One Ohio corrections officer has died from the disease. As of Wednesday, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction reported 53 staff members and 19 inmates had tested positive across the state system.

If you are concerned about the health of a loved one working at or incarcerated in an Ohio prison or local jail, please complete the following survey.

You may supply as much or as little information as you like, but Dayton Daily News reporter Chris Stewart would like to hear from people willing to share their concerns. Stewart can also be reached at Chris.Stewart@coxinc.com.

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